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side of the tooth, and leave a single undulating or deedalian 
line on the other: this is shown in the Mammoth’s molar 
figured in pl. 20, fig. 7, of Parkinson’s “ Organic Remains,” of 
which a new and more accurate figure is here given, showing 
the long and strong compressed Fig. 95. 
fang, which is developed from 
the base of the crown of a 
tooth so worn down, (jig. 95.) 
A consideration of the ana- 
tomical structure and an exten- 
sive comparison of the teeth in 
question have led me to the 
conclusion, that whilst some of 
the supposed specific characters 
are due to effects of changes 
3 Nat. size. Mammoth. 
produced by age, the others 
depend upon the latitude of variety, to which the highly 
complex molars of the Elephas primigenius were subject. 
In proof of such variety we have the analogy of existing 
species: that such variety is the characteristic of a particu- 
lar part of the enduring remains of the Mammoth may be 
inferred from the absence of any corresponding differences 
in the bones of the Mammoth that have hitherto been 
found ; all of which indicate but one species. And this 
conclusion harmonizes with the laws of the geographical 
distribution of the existing species of Elephant. 
Throughout the whole continent of Africa but one species 
of Elephant has been recognized. A second species of 
Elephant is spread over the South of Asia and some of the 
adjacent islands ; and extensive and accurate observations 
of this species, whilst they have made known some well- 
marked varieties, as the Mooknah, the Dauntelah, &c., 
founded on modifications of the tusks, have more firmly 
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